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[chrisgixer]

Very nice car that. Huge boot. Impressive load options. Back seats up, there's a cover blind that opens vertically with the auto tail gate. But, unhook the load cover blind so it retracts, reveals two levers on the sides. Pull these and both rear seats drop flat, actuated from the tail gate. No need to walk round and open the passenger doors to drop the seats like omega, oh no. Although there are additional buttons there if needed.
 Shopping bag hooks pop out the sidea of the load area too. Plus, with seats folded flat, there's a bulk head that is removable from behind the rear seats, that locks in place into the same hooks, do the net can be hooked up to the roof to stop stuff hitting the driver in the back of the head. Simple, but clever.

Head unit plays video DVD. Has tmc. Nav drops audio over any audio source without muting. Its responsive and audio commands are VERY RESPONSIVE control dial by arm rest is perfectly positioned, and easy to use.

Loads of head room. Comfy seats, which is an improvement on any older Merc I ever sat in.


...oh, and it bips its horn like herby when the fob buttons are pressed. Lock bips once. Unlock bips three times.....   

....oh dear.


(It's quite endearing actually. Although not at 5am )

[tunnie]

MotherT's Merc has the same command system, it's very good. I like the parking sensor blips in the dash and roof too, when looking back. 

[chrisgixer]

Spare wheel well is enormous too. Good for gassing a petrol version.

Although Als diesel is quiet enough, when rolling.

[tunnie]

Spare wheel well is enormous too. Good for gassing a petrol version.

Although Als diesel is quiet enough, when rolling.

Should be even better on a 350 

[tunnie]

I'm quite taken with the CLS, good looking, used prices are very good.

CLS 320's go for good money, I've even been looking at their service plans 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

MotherT's Merc has the same command system, it's very good. I like the parking sensor blips in the dash and roof too, when looking back.

My CLS 500 came with COMAND and not COMMAND.

Mr Al's car is certainly impressive.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm quite taken with the CLS, good looking, used prices are very good.

CLS 320's go for good money, I've even been looking at their service plans 

The 5.0 V8 works out cheaper year for year than a Monaro, Mr Tunnie. If you can afford the petrol they are well worth a look. Check out the airmatic suspension though because the 'dumber' amongst us have already been caught out .

[tunnie]

I'm quite taken with the CLS, good looking, used prices are very good.

CLS 320's go for good money, I've even been looking at their service plans 

The 5.0 V8 works out cheaper year for year than a Monaro, Mr Tunnie. If you can afford the petrol they are well worth a look. Check out the airmatic suspension though because the 'dumber' amongst us have already been caught out .

Thanks for heads up, is that across the range of engines?

For me it would have to be a diesel with my miles, sad thing would also it could be the end of my DIY days really 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm quite taken with the CLS, good looking, used prices are very good.

CLS 320's go for good money, I've even been looking at their service plans 

The 5.0 V8 works out cheaper year for year than a Monaro, Mr Tunnie. If you can afford the petrol they are well worth a look. Check out the airmatic suspension though because the 'dumber' amongst us have already been caught out .

Thanks for heads up, is that across the range of engines?

For me it would have to be a diesel with my miles, sad thing would also it could be the end of my DIY days really 

I believe that airmatic was standard on the CLS 500 but an option on the CLS 320 'soot chucker'. When working as it should the suspension was fine, but in my opinion no better than a conventional set up. The CLS range certainly looks the part though and in V8 forum is seriously rapid. For reference, my March 2006 CLS 500 (with private plate and full SH) sold for just £6350.

[tunnie]

I'm quite taken with the CLS, good looking, used prices are very good.

CLS 320's go for good money, I've even been looking at their service plans 

The 5.0 V8 works out cheaper year for year than a Monaro, Mr Tunnie. If you can afford the petrol they are well worth a look. Check out the airmatic suspension though because the 'dumber' amongst us have already been caught out .

Thanks for heads up, is that across the range of engines?

For me it would have to be a diesel with my miles, sad thing would also it could be the end of my DIY days really 

I believe that airmatic was standard on the CLS 500 but an option on the CLS 320 'soot chucker'. When working as it should the suspension was fine, but in my opinion no better than a conventional set up. The CLS range certainly looks the part though and in V8 forum is seriously rapid. For reference, my March 2006 CLS 500 (with private plate and full SH) sold for just £6350.

Peanuts really, considering the car. Good to know on the suspension, go for normal.

How many miles on your CLS? I've been looking at ones for around ~£12k.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201310099194213/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/nn136er/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/cls/maximum-mileage/up_to_50000_miles/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

But the V8 for just £6k 

Could get that professionally gassed for say £2k?

HummmM!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm quite taken with the CLS, good looking, used prices are very good.

CLS 320's go for good money, I've even been looking at their service plans 

The 5.0 V8 works out cheaper year for year than a Monaro, Mr Tunnie. If you can afford the petrol they are well worth a look. Check out the airmatic suspension though because the 'dumber' amongst us have already been caught out .

Thanks for heads up, is that across the range of engines?

For me it would have to be a diesel with my miles, sad thing would also it could be the end of my DIY days really 

I believe that airmatic was standard on the CLS 500 but an option on the CLS 320 'soot chucker'. When working as it should the suspension was fine, but in my opinion no better than a conventional set up. The CLS range certainly looks the part though and in V8 forum is seriously rapid. For reference, my March 2006 CLS 500 (with private plate and full SH) sold for just £6350.

Peanuts really, considering the car. Good to know on the suspension, go for normal.

How many miles on your CLS? I've been looking at ones for around ~£12k.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201310099194213/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1500/postcode/nn136er/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/cls/maximum-mileage/up_to_50000_miles/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/diesel?logcode=p

But the V8 for just £6k 

Could get that professionally gassed for say £2k?

HummmM!

Only 93,000 miles, so the engine was still a little tight.

I think that the COMAND system is also optional on the CLS320.....so best to check.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

LPG is certainly an option and much of the car is accessible to a 'DIY spanner man'

On a long run 26-27 MPG was possible because of the long gearing.......36 MPH/1000 RPM.

[tunnie]

LPG is certainly an option and much of the car is accessible to a 'DIY spanner man'

On a long run 26-27 MPG was possible because of the long gearing.......36 MPH/1000 RPM.

Goes to show how crap the Omega is on fuel really. Same MPG from a 5.0V8 compared to a 3.2 

[Andy B]

.....
I think that the COMAND system is also optional on the CLS320.....so best to check.

It seems that everything is an option on all all Mercs ...... I miss my memory seats 

[Kevin Wood]

A 3.2 should be doing considerably more than that on a long run.